Edwardsville Police Department

09/29/2026

Heads-up for drivers: Paving has wrapped up and the left turn is once again legally allowed from North Main onto East Vandalia Street!

North Main Street is ready for some Tigers!
📍 Paving along the North Main Street work zone has wrapped up.
↔ Two-way traffic has resumed, with temporary pavement markings in place.
⬅ And yes, the LEFT TURN once again can legally be made onto East Vandalia from North Main Street.
🙌 We're excited to host the Edwardsville School District #7 Homecoming Parade at 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, in downtown Edwardsville. Just as in years past, the route begins near the Eden Church of Edwardsville parking lot in the 900 block of North Main, heads south on North Main Street, turns west onto West Vandalia and then wraps up at Lincoln Middle School on State Route 157 near Schwarz Street.
Please be aware that crosswalks, detector loops at the intersections and permanent street markings are still to come, but the milling and paving construction work is complete. Thanks for your patience!

09/28/2026

Thank you to Edwardsville Unity for welcoming members of the Edwardsville Police Department and Mayor Art Risavy back for the fifth annual Unity Fest on Saturday in Leclaire Park. It was a fantastic day to enjoy the company of so many great local organizations and the community!
We're grateful for everyone who stopped by to say hello, chat and ask questions. The energy, the entertainment and the community connections made it a terrific day!

09/28/2026

Due to a power outage on the east end of town, some traffic signals are dark. A dark signal should be treated as a 4-way stop.

09/25/2026

Update: Roadway is now open.

We are working a motor vehicle crash with Edwardsville Fire Department on State Rt 143 @ I55. Please avoid the area, we will have the roadway opened as soon as we can.

09/16/2026

Congratulations, Major Lybarger! 🙌

POLICE NEWS: City officials announced Wednesday, September 16, that Police Major Michael Lybarger has been named the City’s new director of police. Lybarger currently serves as the City’s deputy chief, and will assume the top spot in the Edwardsville Police Department upon Chief Michael Fillback’s retirement on October 2, 2026.
Major Lybarger has spent his entire 28-year law enforcement career with the Edwardsville Police Department, steadily moving up the ranks since joining as a patrol officer in 1998. He's received numerous honors and collaborated on many interagency initiatives. He's the first Edwardsville police officer selected as a deputy commander of the St. Louis Major Case Squad, and has extensive experience with investigations into cyber crime, child exploitation, identity theft and more.
Mayor Art Risavy said he "couldn’t imagine a more qualified, well-prepared or dedicated person to seamlessly step into this role."
Learn more about this appointment at: https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/883
(From left in photo: Aldermen Andrea Miracle and Chris Farrar; Mayor Art Risavy; Deputy Chief Michael Lybarger; Aldermen Adam Hanna, Elizabeth Grant and SJ Morrison)

09/16/2026

Welcome, Officer Meyer! It's great to have you with us!

09/12/2026

We’re outside the entrance to the Edwardsville Schnucks, 2222 Troy Road, today and Sunday (September 12 & 13) for LETR Days to benefit Special Olympics Illinois!
We'll be selling Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) shirts, hats and other items and collecting donations in support of our local Special Olympics athletes. 🏆 Come see us and support this terrific cause!
📆 Saturday, September 12, from 10-6 p.m.
📆 Sunday, September 13, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Grab some groceries and lend a hand to our terrific local athletes! 🌽🍅 Thank you for your support!

09/11/2026

It was an honor to be included in Lincoln Middle School's moving 9/11 tribute on Friday morning. We love serving and being part of such a kind and caring community!

09/10/2026

One of our favorite weekends of the year is nearly here: On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 11-13, we'll have Edwardsville Police Department staff outside the entrance to the Edwardsville Schnucks, 2222 Troy Road, for LETR Days to benefit Special Olympics Illinois!
We'll be selling Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) shirts and other items and collecting donations in support of our local Special Olympics athletes. 🏆 Come see us and support this terrific cause!
📆 Friday, September 11, from 4-8 p.m.
📆 Saturday, September 12, from 10-6 p.m.
📆 Sunday, September 13, from 10-6 p.m.
Grab some groceries and lend a hand to our terrific local athletes! 🌽🍅 Thank you for your support!